Broadband & Network
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The state has received final federal approval on how it plans to spend nearly $149 million to expand Internet access statewide. The funds come from the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program. -
Plus, federal legislation supporting rural Internet access gets introduced, Utah’s legislature will consider a law establishing digital literacy education, Texas is investing millions in broadband expansion, and more.
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Hawaii has received federal approval to begin spending nearly $149 million to expand high-speed Internet statewide, marking one of the largest digital infrastructure investments in state history.
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Some of the cities Google is eyeing for its speedy Internet service are following the path of smaller municipalities across the state that have already built their own networks.
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The group includes a number of organizations, companies and state officials who have previously advocated for expanding high-speed broadband and fiber-optic networks in Maine.
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Cupertino is the first city in California in which AT&T has expanded the fiber network.
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Across the state, nearly half of all Oklahomans lack access to what federal regulators now consider high-speed internet—giving the state one of the poorest rates in the country.
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In a webinar, the FCC briefs state and local governments on its decisions to vacate state laws and preserve an open Internet.
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The measure's concept draft seeks to increase funding to the state’s ConnectME Authority in order to expand universal broadband and high-speed Internet into parts of the state that has no access to such service.
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The chief attorney on Friday filed a lawsuit that says the FCC unlawfully got between Tennessee and its political subdivisions.
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Plus, Netflix neutrality and those with Parkinson's may find new hope for an improved quality of life thanks to data.
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Groups of firefighters and residents are planning to pack Tuesday's L.A. County Board of Supervisors meeting to protest the placement of giant cell towers needed to connect the agencies.
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An innovative solution will bring high-speed Wi-Fi to all New York City residents.
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The panel will receive any money remaining from the former Broadband Deployment Council’s account, but the council announced that it planned to spend all leftover funds on final reports and audits.
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As technology improves and more companies and municipalities become involved in the Internet service business, cost will become an issue when it comes to availability and competition.
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Florida Sen. Arthenia Joyner is optimistic that her telemedicine measure will pass after deleting controversial payment rules.
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These top 7 broadband-focused podcasts from the Institute for Local Self-Reliance cover public ownership versus private and the threats that monopolies pose, to name a few.
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The cost of 911 services has been a topic of discussion in Cumberland County, which pays $2.5 million annually from its general fund to subsidize the county’s 911 call center.
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The commission’s decision to vacate North Carolina and Tennessee state laws restricting municipal network expansion has supporters relieved and encouraged about the future.
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Many organizations and individuals are upset with the FCC’s reliance on Title II of the Communications Act to regulate the Internet and think it may be overturned.
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So far, more than 5,200 Chattanooga residents and businesses have signed up for the Internet service, linking the Gig City with other smart cities, Internet developers and research institutions.
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